The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday refused to give recognition to two bilateral series being planned by the expelled United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) with India. “Both the series are unsanctioned events within the ICC’s regulatory framework and neither is recognised by the BCCI or ICC,” an ICC media release said. READ | Suresh Raina does a Kishore Kumar, impresses all with this RD Burman song | WATCHICC also stated that the participants of the event may be subject to disciplinary action. “In accordance with the ICC’s regulations on sanctioning events, no person affiliated to a National Cricket Federation is permitted to participate in any disapproved cricket. READ | AB de Villiers keeping it simple for South Africa after successful Test return“This prohibition applies to players, match officials, coaching or management staff affiliated to a National Cricket Federation or any team affiliated to a National Cricket Federation,” the release added.

Source: Hindustan Times March 12, 2018 10:52 UTC